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DU61 CKF

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,437 mi
Last recorded185,437 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 CKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 185,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure connecting sleeve corroded away which has allowed exhaust to drop onto fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front crash bar outer skin corroded but crash bar not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Sep 2025 182,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 180,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 177,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 173,599 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link end play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 167,492 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 167,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 156,146 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 156,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 150,140 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 150,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in tailgate (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 144,594 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 95,097 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,931 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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DU61 CKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU61 CKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU61 CKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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